No Crap Out, 11 Baby!

I want to send a big ol' congratulations to all the 1/2'ers this weekend! Huge accomplishment, guys!! I woke up at 5AM to see the Houston Marathon & 1/2 runners. Since, I am about 35 minutes from downtown, and the streets were closing at 6AM had to be in the vicinity before than. I only had 1.5 hours of sleep, after a night of many margaritas. Lil' Buster was at grandma's so some sleeping in coulda gone on, and It was my anniversary. So, all that being said, I obviously really wanted to be there. The hubby, and I got to hang with Margo. It was so awesome to meet her. Margo, is the sweetest thing, and the most prepared cheerleader EVER! When, I met her I just gave her a big hug, that is how warm she comes off just after meeting her. After, spectating yesterday at mile 7ish, I was left with doubt, and fear of completing a 1/2. I saw plenty of people who looked strong, but I also saw those that looked like they were struggling accompanied with a pure look of torture on their faces. I have some fears, all I am saying.

Timmy ,you looked fantastic! How the hell do you run a 1/2 and look like your doing a 3 mile jog around Memorial park?!? June Bug, looked super strong! Anna, did really well, especially with all that pneumonia drama that took a huge chunk out of her training. I saw Coach Andrea out there getting it done. I am not sure if she was doing the full or the 1/2, but way to go! I also cheered on a few PIM'sters running, great job! Missed, Coach Trish, and I was stalking, I mean looking for her. The ever behind runner alerts texted me at 7:30PM to know that Trish completed the 1/2 with a fabulous time! It was not 12 hours later, which is how behind the alerts were coming in.

I got to run with the group on Wednesday. It was so nice to see them, after being gone for so long with the injury, and whilst working back up to 3 miles. I am slower (yes, very possible)that I was pre injury, but I am running, so no complaints. I was only able to keep with a few homies from the group for the 1st mile, after that it was just me and my thoughts since I did not bring an iPod.

I found a great challenge that I should be able to handle. Vanilla, is hosting Shave Your 5K Challenge. I am hoping I can shave some time off mine this year since I will be increasing my mileage,and hopefully lowering my weight. Science tells me being a newbie my odds are pretty good, to get a couple minutes off. My qualifying 5K will be the Texas Med 5K in a couple weeks. We shall see....

Today's Run

Mile 1 (13:11) Avg HR 157
Mile 2 (12:57) Avg HR 164
Mile 3 (11:24) Avg HR 173

Last weeks workouts update

Saturday's Run

Mile 1 (13:38) Avg HR 152 Mile 2 (13:54) Avg HR 156
Mile 3 (14:02) Avg HR 158 Mile 4 (13:35) Avg HR 165

Thursday's Workout

1 hr spin class, Full Body ST

Wednesday's Run

Mile 1 (12:23) Avg HR 170
Mile 2 (13:11) Avg HR 172
Mile 3 (13:14) Avg HR 171

Tuesday's Workout

1 hr spin class, Full Body ST

Random Thought of The Day: It really sucks ass when you miss your turn on a run. Than have to walk back an additional 2 miles back to the car after you ran 3 miles.